The deal will take effect from 04:00 local time (02:00 GMT) tomorrow, according to Biden
Earlier, Israel launched extensive air strikes on Beirut’s southern suburbs after its military issued evacuation orders in the area
Israeli troops began a land invasion of Lebanon almost two months ago, in response to almost a year of rocket attacks from Hezbollah
A ceasefire in Lebanon would not directly affect Israel’s war in Gaza
The fighting across the Israel-Lebanon border will end,” he says. “This is designed to be a permanent cessation of hostilities.”
“What is left of Hezbollah and other terrorist organisations will not be allowed to threaten security again.”
Setting out the plan, the US leader says over the next 60 days the Lebanese army and state security forces will deploy and take control of their own territory once again.
“Hezbollah infrastructure in southern Lebanon will not be allowed to be rebuilt,” he adds.
“And over the next 60 days Israel will gradually withdraw its forces.”
The US leader also says the US with the support of France and other allies “has pledged to work with Israel and Lebanon to make sure the agreement is implemented”.
